Erkan is a popular masculine given name of Turkish origin, derived from the Turkic word "er" meaning 'man' or 'hero'. It is often used as a stand-alone name but can also be found as a component in compound names such as Erkan Öztürk or Erkan Demir. The name Erkan has been widely used in Turkey and among the Turkish diaspora, contributing to its familiarity across various communities.
"Erkan was quite popular as a baby name in 1985, with five newborns sharing it that year."